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Elizabeth Taylor's Diva Demands for Death Revealed
16 Sep
Summary
- Elizabeth Taylor insisted on being late to her own funeral.
- She requested her coffin arrive 15 minutes after scheduled.
- Taylor also wished to be buried with a love letter from Richard Burton.
Even in death, Elizabeth Taylor maintained her legendary diva persona, stipulating unique final wishes before her passing in 2011. The Hollywood icon's publicist confirmed that Taylor had specifically requested her funeral service, scheduled for 2 p.m., begin at least 15 minutes late. This was intended to keep attendees on edge, fulfilling her desire to be "late for her own funeral."
Taylor's final requests also included a deeply personal item for her burial. She wished to be interred with a love letter written to her by her former husband, Richard Burton, before his death in 1984. Biographers revealed that Burton's letter conveyed his profound connection to Taylor, stating, "Home was where Elizabeth was, and he wanted to come home."
